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Anybody want to vent or chat about anything? w/c 15.12.25

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  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 5,663 Part of The Furniture
    Nathan wrote: »
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    Hiya, I just completed my online interview for the bbc journalism apprenticeship I applied for which is part of their bbc extend which is aimed for neurodivergent people to get into tv and film

    @Amy22 well done. That's absolutely incredible and you should be very proud of yourself. How do you think you did with it?

    Honestly to be fair I winged it but I had a go and that is what counts. If I was able to get the apprenticeship it would mean a lot because it would give me an entry into TV and film again. Also, I'm still doing my internship over at a company near me in their marketing department. So if I didn't get the apprenticeship I still got a chance of being taken on over in the marketing department instead.

    @Amy22 you miss all the shots you don't take. I reckon you've done amazing at it. And it sounds like you've got a whole load of plans just in case. Wishing you the best of luck with it Amy.

    Aw thank you so much. To be fair I tend to just apply and hope for the best really because at the moment with todays job market, employment ain't that great for young people myself included. I've got plans for what I could also do instead but still unsure really what I ideally want to do after my internship ends. Plus that and my tutor has just left as well because he's relocating to the other scheme that is run in the hospital. So he will be looking after the other interns. We got a new tutor and she is lovely. I met her the other day and she's very nice. Hopefully she doesn't do too many things last minute like my other tutor did because he had a tendency to rush through things with us.

    Basically the scheme I am on is aimed at young neurodivergent individuals who want to get into employment but don't know where to start. It's mainly aimed towards autistic adults to help gain the skills needed for full time employment.

    @Amy22 yeah, it is a brutal job market right now isn't it. But it's amazing that your jumping at whatever opportunity you get. Hopefully it all works out well for you, and you land it, cause you honestly do deserve chances like these to succeed.

    Aww thank you. I just want to do something I enjoy to be fair.
    Just a person who likes pop culture and films
  • so_very_tiredso_very_tired Posts: 501 Incredible Poster
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    Great to hear @Amy22 hope it goes well for you.

    Aw thank you. I winged it to be fair lol.

    I winged my interview to my asda internship and I am doing it right now. To be fair though, its asda and not the bbc.

    That's still good though you tried and had a go. Because it's all about having gi and trying. I did an application once for tesco too once and even Morrisons. Good luck though I'm sure it will go super well.

    I think its going well but we will see if I have work by June.
  • NemuritaiNemuritai Posts: 717 Part of The Mix Family
    edited 3:54PM
    Nathan wrote: »
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    Morning :heart:

    morning @Nemuritai how are you today? (spam block stopped me posting earlier)

    Hey there @Nathan, good to see you :heart: I'm doing good! I've been reading lots in japanese in preparation for the readathon on sunday, and I think I've been improving a lot! Here are the first couple of novels just in case you want to see:
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    Anyways how are you? :heart:
  • eylaheylah Community Connector Posts: 10,279 An Original Mixlorian
    it’s so cold 🥶
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • Sian321Sian321 Community Manager Posts: 3,132 Boards Guru
    It really is, isn't it @eylah ! What's your favourite way to stay warm?
  • eylaheylah Community Connector Posts: 10,279 An Original Mixlorian
    Sian321 wrote: »
    It really is, isn't it @eylah ! What's your favourite way to stay warm?

    blankets and hot water bottles! and my teddy bears 🫂
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • NemuritaiNemuritai Posts: 717 Part of The Mix Family
    eylah wrote: »
    Sian321 wrote: »
    It really is, isn't it @eylah ! What's your favourite way to stay warm?

    blankets and hot water bottles! and my teddy bears 🫂

    Yess stuffed animals really help :heart:
  • eylaheylah Community Connector Posts: 10,279 An Original Mixlorian
    Nemuritai wrote: »
    eylah wrote: »
    Sian321 wrote: »
    It really is, isn't it @eylah ! What's your favourite way to stay warm?

    blankets and hot water bottles! and my teddy bears 🫂

    Yess stuffed animals really help :heart:

    i got over 60 teddys <3 they’re my comfort thing!
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
  • NemuritaiNemuritai Posts: 717 Part of The Mix Family
    eylah wrote: »
    Nemuritai wrote: »
    eylah wrote: »
    Sian321 wrote: »
    It really is, isn't it @eylah ! What's your favourite way to stay warm?

    blankets and hot water bottles! and my teddy bears 🫂

    Yess stuffed animals really help :heart:

    i got over 60 teddys <3 they’re my comfort thing!

    Aww that's amazing :heart: I feel the same way, my stuffed animals have got me through a lot, and even though I know they're not alive they kind of have their own personalities, if that makes any sense :heart:
  • Amy22Amy22 Posts: 5,663 Part of The Furniture
    @so_very_tired I've got both my fingers and toes crossed for you. Even if you don't get it, there's still time and lots of other amazing opportunities as well eventhough I am aware of how bleak the employment market is at the moment. But im sure you will find something you like and also enjoy.
    Just a person who likes pop culture and films
  • so_very_tiredso_very_tired Posts: 501 Incredible Poster
    Thanks for the support @Amy22. I am hopeful this will lead to paid work but I wouldn't be surprised if I was let go the moment my internship ends. I have heard people with disabilities with basically being used for free labour and being imminently let go they ask for pay. But I will find out by June or maybe earlier because I could very get pay while I'm doing my internship, hopefully if that happens I can ask for more hours or another day.
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